Coalfire Federal · 1 month ago
Project Manager / Lead ISSO (Hybrid)
Coalfire Federal is a leading cybersecurity consultancy firm dedicated to providing tailored cybersecurity services to Federal agencies. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Lead ISSO to serve as the principal information assurance advisor, lead a team of professionals, and ensure security requirements are met while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Network Security
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal information assurance advisor to the Chief Information System Officer (CISO) and IT Program Manager/System Owner
Collaborate with Chief Information Officer (CIO) office to ensure security/privacy/A&A requirements are met
Lead a team of information assurance / security engineering professionals supporting unclassified networks and applications
Ensure that the security team is conducting audit review, analysis, and reporting
Represent customer at monthly meetings as needed
Coordinate with security engineers to ensure all identified events on the network are audited and analyzed
Provide technical expertise in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation
Provide technical evaluations of customer systems and assists with making security improvements
Support continuous monitoring of production systems in accordance with defined security controls
Participate and contribute to the Configuration Control Board (CCB)
Manage a team of ISSOs and engineers
Qualification
Required
Experience, charisma, and enthusiasm to lead teams, build capabilities, and ability to serve as a trusted advisor
Experience with NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, and FISMA
Knowledge of FedRAMP and cloud security
Enterprise security and consulting experience
Flourishes in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in an IT related field
One or more of the following is required: CISSP, CISM, CISA
Ability to obtain the PMP certification
Ten (10) + years of information technology, cybersecurity experience for a consulting or government organization or a minimum of five (5) years of management experience
Preferred
Ability to obtain a clearance or a Public Trust is preferred. All clearance levels and non-cleared applicants will also be considered
PMP Certification
Previous Peace Corps or State Department Experience
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support memberships
Comprehensive insurance options
Company
Coalfire Federal
Coalfire Federal is one of the first Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Third Party Assessment Organization.